RECENT EPISODES

This weekend, just before the end of the year, we revisit our favorite segments from 2015. From a rap group who redefined the meaning of success, to the origin of what makes a boss a jerk (or what makes jerks primed for becoming bosses), plus how women directors are changing Hollywood. It's been a busy year.

This weekend, Lizzie O'Leary finds out if the newest Star Wars has a hidden financial lesson, how West Jefferson improved traffic with some counter-intuitive thinking and Marketplace Weekend listeners answer our question, "Was there a time you wanted to help someone financially but couldn't?"

This weekend on Marketplace, we stop by the red carpet at the 2015 Gaming Awards, the band "El Vy" tell us why we should be weary of buying vacation hats, and a look into why Orlando, Florida is attracting the young crowd (hint: it has nothing to do with Disney).

This weekend on Marketplace, actress Alicia Witt tells us about how she tricked her father into saving money, band Future Islands explains the unexpected side of hitting it big (taxes, lots and lots of taxes) and artist Big Freedia takes us to the church where she learned to sing.

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Marketplace Weekend™, hosted by Lizzie O’Leary, brings you powerful stories from economies both large and personal, at a pace that suits your weekend life. Settle in for an hour of insightful storytelling and a conversational look at where the economy collides with real life.

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